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Bodywork Revolution
Steve Cunningham of Bodywork Revolution is the central reason why I can get through Ironman training in one piece. No one is as good a bodyworker as Steve. No one. The nuero-stretch class he offers is so good, my teenagers don't miss it! Check it out. He also offers acupuncture, massage, meditation classes, and traditional Chinese medicine.
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All I can say is that in all my years of training, no other coach, no other plan, no other anything ever dealt with race execution as clearly and as thoroughly as Rich and Patrick at EN. That final piece of the puzzle--the execution--is what secured my 1:35 PR at Ironman Florida last year. Absolutely no doubt in my mind about that. It's key to maximizing all the hard work and time spent training to a racing peak. Do yourself a favor, and see what you can learn!
Happy training this weekend. Can't wait to ride long today!
A little Friday afternoon inspiration from Nickleback. Each day, I try to live as close to the center of what is expressed in these lyrics as I can. It's not always easy--much old baggage to overcome. But what other path is there to fulfillment, serenity, and meaning?
My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?
Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the price is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you're never living twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?
If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call those friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?
My kids picked Journey's "Don't Stop Believing" as the theme for Ironman '06. As they hoisted the sign at the swim start, I thought, "Oh yeah, I'm going to make it!"
The boys chose Jimmy Cliff's "You Can Get It If You Really Want" as the anthem for Ironman '08. Need a lift? Motivation? This will be the best three minutes of your day! Take a listen. "You must try...try and try..."
